Puyallup, WA|News|
Proposal Would Pay Businesses For Requiring Proof Of Vaccination
A new proposal would pay Pierce County businesses up to $3,000 for requiring customers to give proof of vaccination at the door.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
- Seattle, WA
Charles started as Field Editor for Patch in May 2020, covering western Washington. He is based in Seattle. In the past, he has written for various TV news stations in Seattle, Reno, Nevada and Fairbanks, Alaska. He has also worked as a music critic, weatherman, and soccer referee.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Deputies Search For Missing Pierce County Couple
Jaydn Noakes and Garian Reynolds have been missing since Tuesday afternoon. Now, deputies are hoping someone has seen them or their car.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
🌱 Gig Harbor Seeks Board Members + Hospital Capacity
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Gig Harbor.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Steilacoom Schools Call On Community To Support District Levy
The levy is a replacement and not a new tax. The Steilacoom Historical School District is counting on the community to vote before Feb. 8.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA Legislators, Hospital Association Conflict On Staffing Bills
Legislators say the bills will improve worker safety and staffing issues, but the state's hospital association says it may make them worse.
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Seattle|News|
WA Children Under 5 May Be Vaccine-Eligible Later This Month
The state is waiting on the FDA to approve an emergency authorization, allowing the Pfizer vaccine to be administered to kids under five.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Neighborhood Evacuated For Bomb Squad Detonation
A small area around 700 W. Pioneer been evacuated while crews destroyed a small dynamite charge Monday evening.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
WA Sues COVID Testing Centers Over 'Invalid And False' Results
The Illinois-based Center for COVID Control ran over 300 testing sites nationwide, including a dozen across Puget Sound.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
Puyallup Station Construction To Close Sidewalks Starting Tuesday
Sound Transit's says upcoming closures will impact pedestrians walking near the station. Here's what to expect.
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Seattle|News|
Bill To Officially Nickname Washington Draws Bipartisan Support
Turns out Washington is not legally "The Evergreen State", but it probably will be soon.
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Seattle|News|
Volunteers Needed At Washington Food Banks As Omicron, Costs Rise
As more people turn to food banks to get through hard times, volunteers are in short supply.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
EMT's License Suspended While Facing Attempted Child Rape Charges
The King County EMT was caught in a sting operation designed to catch sexual predators targeting children in Pierce County.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Seattle|News|
Inslee Testifies For Bill To Punish Lies About Election Results
"There are many examples where the law punishes lying on official documents or under oath – and I believe some standard should apply here."
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
Sumner Police Begin Wearing Body Cameras
After testing the recently-approved body camera program over the summer, officers have now begun wearing them full-time.
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Seattle|News|
More People Moved To Washington Than Left In 2021
Surprisingly, after a decade of record growth, Washington was actually not one of the most popular states to move to last year.
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Puyallup, WA|News|
2nd Suspect Arrested For Hit-And-Run That Killed 12-Year-Old Girl
Deputies say they believe the suspect helped the driver escape after a deadly hit-and-run that killed one young girl and injured another.
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Lakewood-JBLM, WA|News|
Inslee Signs Bills To Delay WA Cares Payroll Tax Collection
The Washington Cares Fund payroll tax has been delayed 18 months to buy state agencies time to better prepare for its implementation.
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Seattle|News|
Bellingham Construction Company Fined For Worker's Falling Death
The company faces nearly a quarter million dollars in fines after an employee fell to his death from a bridge over the Columbia River.
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Seattle|News|
Fully Electric Fast Ferry Planned For Bremerton-Seattle Route
Kitsap Transit says it still has "a lot of work to do", but plans are in place for a battery-electric, low-emission ferry.
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Bonney Lake-Sumner, WA|News|
SR-410 Crash Likely To Cause Lingering Delays, Closures
A collision between a concrete truck and another vehicle early Thursday is likely to cause lingering backups through the morning.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
